Ryan Shephard
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(29)
From
Chicago, IL
SinceSeptember, 2021
About
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Ryan Shephard, formerly from Cincinnati and now located in Chicago, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a vast range of experience in different genres of music. He has played in several bands across the US, with his most notable band, Freak Mythology, having played over 500 shows in his 10+ year career. Freak Mythology, which started in 2012, has won multiple national and international awards for their music.
In 2018, Ryan and Brad Wehlitz formed the acoustic duo, Freak Duology, and have played hundreds of shows across the country. Ryan now performs primarily in the greater Chicago area, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio for both private and public events.
As an artist, Ryan's passion lies in creating connections with his audience through live music, and his expertise is in delivering quality performances. His standard one-man acoustic set starts at $500, and he is available for potential acoustic duet and trio sets.
If you're still unsure about booking just yet, you can check out Ryan's Facebook page to see when he's playing in the Greater Chicago area and come say hello!
Ryan has received numerous accolades over the years, including being named the CrackerJack Top Pro of 2021, a two-time nominee for 'Best Rock Act' in the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, and winning the 1st place in the Madison Theater Band Challenge 2018, the largest Battle of the Bands-style competition in the Midwest.
His band, Freak Mythology, was named PRNAV's Album of the Year in 2017, and he has been selected to play at many national and regional music festivals like Bunbury Music Festival, Jersey Shore Music Festival, OHMSTEAD Music Festival, and Rhythm Brew Music & Arts Festival. Additionally, he has received local and national FM radio airplay, as well as international online radio airplay.
With over 50,000 combined streams on all major music platforms and thousands of copies of 'Freak Mythology' sold, Ryan is not just an artist but a true force in the music industry. As one reviewer put it, "Discovering Freak Mythology, a four-piece from Cincinnati, is a refreshing breath of Americana-embedded alternative rock and roll."
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Amber W.
At our backyard party, Ryan's performance was the highlight with everyone adoring his music. He exhibited top-notch professionalism by being accommodating and adaptable to our preferences. Moreover, he even played for an additional half-hour as our guests were enjoying themselves. We're eagerly anticipating the next occasion we'll engage his services.
August 22, 2022
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Nicholas G.
Wow, I am thoroughly impressed with Ryan's performance on our wedding day. His outstanding talent coupled with his amiable personality made working with him a real pleasure. Ryan made sure to arrange for a consultation promptly, requesting a list of songs, artists, and genres we desired for our event, and he certainly delivered! The entire process was flawlessly coordinated, thanks to Ryan's flexibility, accommodation, and prompt communication. Look no further if you want to leave a lasting impression on your guests and take your event to the next level. Ryan is the perfect choice.
August 13, 2022
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James S.
Ryan's talent is undeniably remarkable and he proved to be an excellent collaborator. Our wedding reception was made more memorable thanks to him, specifically his acoustic guitar performance which was widely acclaimed by everyone present. Additionally, he responded timely to our requests and played all the songs we requested. I strongly recommend him!
November 20, 2021
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Jonathan H.
What a fantastic discovery Ryan was! Our company enlisted him to perform at our party and from our first interaction, he was incredibly responsive and accommodating. Upon arrival, he promptly set up his equipment and guitar and began entertaining our 50 guests right away. His musical abilities were truly impressive, with an extensive repertoire of genres spanning decades. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented performer!
November 4, 2021
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Kayla R.
Rayan is a true professional, possessing charisma, charm, and a stunning voice! My audience of 100+ were extremely impressed by his performance. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity of collaborating with him again in the future!
October 2, 2021